1. Since common question of fact and law is involved in all these Civil 1st Appeals/Cross Appeals, I deem it proper to dispose of all the appeals by this common judgment.

2. CIA No. 203-A/2009

Collector, LAWDA passed the award in favour of claimants-land owners on 19.03.2002. Claimants while disputing the adequacy of compensation laid a motion before the Collector for making reference to the concerned District Judge. Collector, LAWDA, accordingly, made a reference to the Principal District Judge, Srinagar, was diarized as Reference No. 3/2002. Learned District Judge after examining/scanning the evidence and other documents enhanced the compensation from Rs. 2.30 lacs to Rs. 4.00 lacs per kanal and also awarded compensation under the head wooden poles and warbed wires vide judgment dated 14.10.2008. State feeling aggrieved has filed the instant appeal questioning the same. Claimants have not questioned the judgment of reference court by the medium of any cross appeal.

3. CIA No. 206/2009

Collector, LAWDA passed the award in favour of claimants-land owners on 12.11.2001. Claimants while disputing the adequacy of compensation laid a motion before the Collector for making reference to the

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